The Arrow of Time

By K. C. Cole

Text Organization

Part 1 (p.1-2) : The introduction: I realized the triumph of entropy.

Part 2 (p.3-7): The definition and features of entropy

Part 3 (p. 8-12): Exceptions to entropy and energy is needed for order.

Part 4 (p.13-17): Why there should be entropy.

Writing skill

Exemplification : to give examples to prove your point---how many examples does the author list?

Definitions--- How does the author define things?

Part 1 (p.1-2) : The introduction: I realized the triumph of entropy.

How do I realized that entropy was getting better of me?

How many examples does the author list?

Car—fridge—tooth—windows---baby-sitter---hair---typewriter---house---son’s sneakers---and I myself

Part 2 (p.3-7): The definition and features of entropy

What is entropy?

P.3: It is a precise measure of the amount of disorder.

P.4: It is the arrow of time.----How does the author depict the arrow of time? (Examples)

P.5: Entropy is the waste of energy and the loss of opportunity.

P.6: Entropy is chaos and loss of purpose.

P.7: Entropy is all around in our life or world.

Part 3 (p. 8-12): Exceptions to entropy and energy is needed for order.

P. 8-9: There are exceptions to entropy. What are they?

P.10-12: It takes energy or effort to produce exceptions to entropy. There is always a price to be paid.

How does the author exemplify that? By what examples?

Part 4 (p.13-17): Why there should be entropy.

P. 13: What is the mechanic of entropy?

---pay attention to the wording which adds to the impossibility of the chances

P. 14: Why does entropy win?

P. 15: What are the possible entropies in our real life?

P.16: How can we prevent entropy?

P.17: Irreversibility is the price we paid for complexity.